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Why is a GOOD FIT essential?
Why is a GOOD FIT essential?
The effectiveness of therapy, counselling, or psychospcial intervention significantly hinges on the fit between you and your clinician. This relationship is not a
one-size-fits-all solution but rather a personalized journey aimed at improving your quality of life and your wellbeing.
Comfort & Trust
Comfort & Trust
A strong therapeutic relationship fosters an environment where you can comfortably share your thoughts and emotions.
Understanding & Approach
Understanding & Approach
Therapists and counsellors employ diverse methods. Finding one whose approach resonates with you can enhance the therapeutic experience.
Progress & Growth
Progress & Growth
An effective therapist or counsellor guides you towards noticeable progress, contributing to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
It’s important to remember that no client is beyond help and no therapist, counsellor, or social worker is inherently ineffective. Finding the right fit is crucial, and any professional will tell you this. It is entirely acceptable to meet with multiple clinicians to find the right match.
Your mental health journey is worth the effort.
Canadian Certified Counsellors
Canadian Certified Counsellors
Canadian certified counsellors are trained to use counselling therapy to help people who may be facing problems within different life domains. While counsellors do not provide diagnoses or prescribe medicine, they are trained to address a large variety of mental health and wellness issues. This can include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, ADHD, work and school problems, self-confidence, and more.
Counselling may involve more short-term talk therapy for current issues faced by the client.
Clinical Social Workers
Clinical Social Workers
Clinical social workers are regulated professionals who help people understand their situation, strengthen their coping strategies, and navigate challenging life events. They look at the whole picture — personal, relational, and environmental — to support well‑being and daily functioning.
Their work may include:
psychosocial assessment
psychosocial support and follow‑up
help during life transitions, stress, or emotional difficulties
crisis support and safety planning
guidance in accessing resources and services
support for family, relational, or parenting challenges
collaboration with other health and social service professionals
Clinical social workers use evidence‑informed approaches grounded in human development, behaviour, and the social determinants of health. Their role focuses on helping people mobilize their strengths and resources in a way that feels safe, respectful, and empowering.
In Québec, social workers are licensed and regulated by l’Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ).
Counselling Sexologist
Counselling Sexologist
Sexological counselling offers professional support for individuals, couples, children, and youth who are navigating personal, sexual, or relational challenges. Sessions provide a safe, confidential, and non‑judgmental space to explore concerns such as intimacy, body image, gender identity, or communication. With compassionate guidance, clients gain tools and insights that promote wellbeing and personal growth. All services are provided by professionals overseen by the Ordre des sexologues du Québec (OPSQ), ensuring the highest standards of ethical and professional care.
Counselling Psychology Candidates
Counselling Psychology Candidates
Counselling Psychology Candidates (MACP) undergo graduate training in counselling, which involves direct clinical experience under supervision. In their practicum, students work on many of the same issues they would encounter in professional practice; however, they are guided and mentored by experienced counsellors as part of their learning process. This practicum is beneficial for individuals seeking hands-on experience and practical skills in a real-world setting.
Clients can expect to work with practicum students who are dedicated to developing their counselling expertise.
Psychotherapy Candidates
Psychotherapy Candidates
Psychotherapy candidates are professionals completing the training and supervision required to become licensed psychotherapists. They provide psychotherapy under the supervision of a professional authorized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ), helping people understand their experiences, explore emotional or relational difficulties, and develop healthier patterns.
Their work may include:
psychotherapy delivered under supervision
exploration of thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relational patterns
support during stress, transitions, or psychological distress
development of coping strategies and personal insight
structured therapeutic approaches adapted to the person’s needs
collaboration with other health and social service professionals
Psychotherapy candidates use recognized therapeutic approaches within a supervised framework that ensures quality, safety, and adherence to professional standards. In Québec, they practice under the supervision of a licensed psychotherapist or psychologist and must meet the requirements set by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ).
Art Therapist
Art Therapist
Art Therapists complete graduate training in art therapy which focuses on the use of visual imagery in a therapeutic framework. In art therapy, clients are able to work on many of the same issues they would work on in with other types of therapy, however, creating visual imagery is part of the therapeutic process. This type of therapy is helpful for people who enjoy expressing themselves creatively or who don’t connect with traditional talk therapies alone.
Clients are not required to have special skills in art to fully benefit from the sessions.
Psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologists are regulated mental health professionals trained in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health concerns. In addition to providing therapy, psychologists are qualified to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and offer diagnostic clarification when appropriate.
Psychologists use evidence-based approaches to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, burnout, and life transitions. Treatment may involve structured therapy, deeper exploratory work, or a combination of both depending on the client’s needs.
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists are mental health professionals that specialise in psychotherapy, which is primarily talk-based. Psychotherapy encompasses a variety of different psychological interventions that aim to change individuals’ behaviours and ways of thinking. These interventions can help people with decision-making, problem solving, answering difficult questions, how to better understand others and the world around them, and more. Not only that, but there are also many different types of psychotherapists, such as marriage, family, addiction, drama, and art therapists.
Psychotherapy may take time, and can be used for more complex disorders that have roots in the past.
Still not sure?
Still not sure?
If you need any extra guidance to choose the right professional for you, there are a few more things we can do:
Work with the Client Care Coordinator: call the clinic, or send us an email, and Lisy will be happy to help answer your questions and make a few suggestions.
Request a free 10-15 minute Fit Call: having a hard time choosing between 2 or 3 clinicians? Why not have a chat with them? You can ask your questions, and they will ask some in return, all in order to be sure they are the right fit for your needs. Call, or email, to schedule a fit call.
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